The Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) is an international business association founded in 1894 to serve the needs of the optical laboratory industry.

    • Provides forums for optical laboratories
    • Develops information and services for members for business improvement
    • Produces a variety of education and training materials for optical laboratories and eyecare professionals
    • Provides representation for labs
    • Provides the "Best Practices Tool Box" 
  • OLA’s current members include 258 companies, representing 520 wholesale and retail laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and 8 other countries.
  • OLA produces The OLA Lens Menu (English and Spanish), The Progressive Identifier, the Indispensable Dispensing GUIDE (under revision), Chemical Management Manual, Optical Laboratory Training Courses (CD), ANSI Z80.1 Standard, Z80.1 Quick Reference Guides, Z87.1 Standard, and Hang Tags for safety eyewear.   Members also receive,  Technical, Legal, and Business bulletins for optical laboratories.
  • The association sponsors an international exposition and conference - "THE OLA" - The Premier Annual Event Exclusively for Optical Laboratories. 

 
The 2010 OLA Awards Nomations Are Now Being Accepted!

The process for the 2010 OLA Awards of Excellence Nominations has begun and forms are being distributed to OLA Member labs and to their suppliers.  Here's the Press Release.

THE OLA 2010 ANNUAL MEETING

 

2010 OLA Annual Meeting

   October 7-9  -  Las Vegas, Nevada
Tradition + Vision = The Future

 

 

 

 

The Registration Book is being prepared and will be mailed soon.  Be the first to know it all!  Download the electronic version here.

Get the Schedule and Class Descriptions HERE

Get the Daily Schedule Grid HERE

Get the Registration Form HERE

Make Hotel Reservations HERE

Nominations Have Been Received for the 2010 OLA Awards of Excellence

Nominations have been received for the 2010 OLA Awards of Excellence.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the Final Nominees.

 

 
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